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CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) Study Guide 2026

Q: How long does it take to prepare for the CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) exam?

Most candidates with relevant background take 4-8 weeks studying 1-2 hours daily. Beginners may need longer depending on their current knowledge and experience.

Q: What is included in the CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) study guide?

The study guide covers the exam syllabus, domain-wise topics, study roadmap, preparation strategy, exam tips and links to practice, mock exams, readiness testing and other preparation resources.

Q: Is this CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) study guide enough to pass the exam?

The study guide is designed to organize your preparation around the exam syllabus and domains. Candidates should also use practice questions and timed simulations to test their ability to apply what they have learned.

Q: Can beginners use this CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) study guide?

Yes. The guide can be used to understand the exam domains, identify the topics to study and follow a structured preparation roadmap.

Q: How many practice questions should I do?

There is no universal number that guarantees readiness. Focus on understanding why answers are correct or incorrect and use timed practice to identify gaps in your preparation.

Q: How can I identify my weak areas?

Use the Edureify readiness diagnostic to assess your preparation and identify weaker exam domains before deciding where to spend additional study time.

Complete exam coverage for the CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO): syllabus, domains, key topics, study plan and practical exam preparation strategy.

Questions

120 min

Duration

Not published (Pass/Fail; Cisco does not disclose the cut score)

Passing score

Domains

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Software Development and Design

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Exam at a Glance

CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) Exam Overview

Key facts about the CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) exam structure, format and scoring.

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ccna-automation

Exam code

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questions

Total questions

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120 minutes

Duration

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Not published (Pass/Fail; Cisco does not disclose the cut score)

Passing score

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6 domains

Exam domains

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Certification

Credential type

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Scoring method: Cisco reports results as pass or fail with a section-level performance breakdown; it does not publish the item count or passing score, and cut scores may change. Results are available after the exam.. The exam may include unscored pilot questions - treat every question seriously.

Focus Areas

What should you study for the CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) exam?

Start with the domains that make up the CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) exam. Use the detailed syllabus below to work through the individual topics.

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Common mistake: Candidates often memorise terminology but struggle with scenario-based questions. Focus on when to use what, not just what exists.

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Software Development and Design (15%)

Data formats, development methods, code organization, design patterns and version control.

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Understanding and Using APIs (20%)

Constructing and troubleshooting REST API requests, HTTP details, API styles and authentication.

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Cisco Platforms and Development (15%)

Cisco SDKs and APIs for network management, compute, collaboration and security platforms, and device-level programmability.

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Application Deployment and Security (15%)

Deployment models, containers, CI/CD, application security threats, Bash and supporting network services.

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Infrastructure and Automation (20%)

Controller vs. device-level management, automation tools, model-driven programmability and interpreting automation workflows.

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Network Fundamentals (15%)

Addressing, network components, planes, IP services, common ports and application connectivity issues.

Full Syllabus

CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) Exam Syllabus and Topics

The CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) exam is divided into 6 domains. Each domain covers specific skills and topics. Expand a domain to see the detailed syllabus.

Data Formats and Parsing

XML, JSON and YAML

Parsing data formats in Python

Python data structures

Serialization and deserialization

Methods, Code Organization and Patterns

Test-driven development

Agile, lean and waterfall

Functions, classes and modules

MVC and Observer design patterns

Version Control with Git

Benefits of version control

Clone, add, commit, push and pull

Branching and merging

Resolving merge conflicts and git diff

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15 marks

15% of exam weight

REST API Fundamentals

Constructing REST API requests

HTTP methods and response codes

HTTP headers

Troubleshooting from HTTP responses

API Styles and Behaviors

REST vs. RPC

Synchronous vs. asynchronous APIs

Webhooks

Rate limiting and pagination

API Authentication in Python

Basic authentication

API keys

Custom tokens

Python requests library

~0 questions

20 marks

20% of exam weight

Platform APIs

Meraki and Catalyst Center APIs

Cisco ACI, SD-WAN and NSO

Webex APIs and SDK

Cisco security platform APIs

Compute management with Intersight and UCS

Device-Level Programmability

IOS XE with NETCONF and RESTCONF

NX-OS NX-API

Cisco Python SDKs

DevNet sandboxes and resources

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15 marks

15% of exam weight

Deployment Models and Containers

Edge, private, public and hybrid cloud

Bare metal, VMs and containers

Dockerfiles and Docker images

CI/CD pipeline stages

Unit tests

Application Security

OWASP threats: XSS, SQL injection and CSRF

Protecting secrets and encrypting data

Firewalls, DNS, load balancers and reverse proxies

Basic Bash commands

~0 questions

15 marks

15% of exam weight

Automation Approaches and Tools

Controller-level vs. device-level management

Programmable networks in CI/CD

Ansible, Terraform and Cisco NSO

pyATS testing

Model-Driven Programmability

YANG data models

NETCONF and RESTCONF operations

Interpreting unified diffs

Reading Ansible playbooks and Bash scripts

API sequence diagrams

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20 marks

20% of exam weight

Addressing and Components

MAC addresses and VLANs

IP addresses, subnet masks, gateways and routes

Switches, routers, firewalls and load balancers

Network topology diagrams

Services, Ports and Troubleshooting

Management, control and data planes

DHCP, DNS, NAT, SNMP and NTP

Common ports: SSH 22, HTTP 80, HTTPS 443, NETCONF 830

Application connectivity issues: NAT, blocked ports, proxies and VPNs

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15 marks

15% of exam weight

Study Plan

CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) Structured Study Roadmap

Choose a preparation timeline based on how much time you have available. For a plan based on your actual readiness and weak domains, use the personalised Edureify study experience. Get My Training Plan →

Weeks 1-2

Core Services + Highest-Weighted Domain

Deep-dive into the most heavily tested domain. Spend more time here when its exam weight is significantly higher.

Official exam guideDomain 1 completeCore conceptsPractice questions

Week 3

Domain 2 - Hands-on Practice

Focus on scenario-based study and reinforce concepts through practical application where applicable.

Domain 2Scenario walkthroughsHands-on practicePractice questions

Week 4

Domain 3 - Deeper Concepts

Work through complex concepts and decision scenarios.

Domain 3Scenario drillsPractice examReview

Week 5

Remaining Domains + Weak Area Targeting

Identify your weaker domains and spend focused time closing those gaps.

Remaining domainsDiagnosticTargeted reviewStudy notes

Week 6

Full Simulations + Final Preparation

Use timed simulations to test your preparation and review the reasoning behind incorrect answers.

Full mock examsWrong-answer reviewFinal reviewExam logistics

Exam Strategy

Tips to pass CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) on your first attempt

Practical advice for applying what you know, managing questions and preparing for exam conditions.

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Understanding and Using APIs and Infrastructure and Automation are the heaviest domains at 20% each; practise REST calls with Python, HTTP codes, YANG, NETCONF and RESTCONF.

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Use Cisco DevNet sandboxes to call real Meraki, Catalyst Center and Webex APIs so platform-specific details stick.

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Network engineers should drill Git, Python and design patterns; developers should drill IP addressing, VLANs, NAT and common ports.

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Expect to read code snippets, API responses, diffs and playbooks; practise predicting outputs rather than memorising syntax alone.

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Study materials labelled DevNet Associate or DEVASC still map to 200-901, but confirm they match the v1.1 blueprint.

Recommended Resources

CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) Study Resources

Use a focused set of resources alongside the study guide rather than trying to study from everything available.

Official

Official Exam Guide

Start with the authoritative exam objectives and blueprint.

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Practice Tests

CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) Practice Test

Practice questions with explanations and domain-level performance analysis.

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Mock Exam

CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) Mock Exam

Timed preparation under realistic exam-style conditions.

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Training

CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) Certification Training

Structured preparation with personalised learning support and adaptive practice.

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Reference

CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) Cheat Sheet

Quick-reference summaries for final revision.

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Diagnostic

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Assess your preparation and identify weaker exam domains.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO)

How long does it take to prepare for the CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) exam?

Most candidates with relevant background can structure their preparation over several weeks, depending on their existing knowledge, available study time and exam difficulty. Use the study roadmap above as a starting point and use the readiness diagnostic to identify where you need more preparation.

What is included in the CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) study guide?

The guide covers the exam overview, domains, detailed syllabus and topics, study roadmap, exam preparation tips and links to practice, mock, readiness, cheat-sheet, AI Tutor and training resources.

Is this CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) study guide enough to pass the exam?

The guide is designed to organize your preparation around the exam syllabus. You should combine it with practice questions and timed simulations so that you can test both your knowledge and your ability to apply it.

Can beginners use this CCNA Automation - Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (200-901 CCNAAUTO) study guide?

Yes. Start with the exam overview and domain breakdown, then work through the detailed topics using the study roadmap. Candidates with less experience may need additional time for foundational concepts.

How can I identify my weak areas?

Take the Edureify readiness diagnostic to assess your preparation and identify the domains where you need to focus more.

How does AI improve my preparation?

Edureify AI can help explain concepts, identify weaker areas from practice performance and support a more personalised preparation process.

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